K2Al2F8 is an inorganic fluoride compound combining potassium and aluminum with fluorine; it belongs to the family of metal fluorides that are of research interest for their ionic conductivity and thermal properties. While not yet established as a commodity engineering material, potassium–aluminum fluorides are investigated for solid-state electrolyte applications and high-temperature ceramic matrices where chemical stability and low thermal expansion are advantageous. This material represents an experimental compound whose development trajectory depends on scaling feasibility and cost-effectiveness relative to conventional oxide or halide ceramics in specialized thermal or electrochemical applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,226.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,249.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 7.481 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.569 | eV/atom | — |